What Is the VIX and Why Is It Called the Fear Index?
The VIX measures expected S&P 500 volatility over 30 days from option prices. Why it spikes in sell-offs, its 82.69 record in 2020 and how to read its levels.
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What Moves Crude Oil Prices?
Oil moves on OPEC+ supply, global demand, inventories, geopolitics, the dollar and the futures curve. How each driver works, with 2020, 2022 and 2026 cases.
What Moves Gold Prices?
Gold moves on real yields, the dollar, central bank buying, investor flows and fear. How each driver works, and why gold rose about 60% in 2025.
What Is an ETF and How Does It Work?
An ETF is a fund holding a basket of assets that trades on an exchange like a share. How ETFs work, why prices track their holdings' value and their costs.
What Is a CFD and How Does CFD Trading Work?
A CFD is a contract to exchange the difference in an asset's price between opening and closing a trade. How CFDs work, what they cost and why most lose.
Why Prices Gap Over Weekends and What It Means for Open Positions
Markets close for the weekend but news does not, so prices can reopen far from Friday's close. Why gaps happen, how they hit stops and margin, how to manage.
How Stop-Loss Orders Work and Why They Can Slip
A stop-loss closes a trade at your level but fills at the next available price, which can be far worse in a gap. How stops work, slippage and guaranteed stops.
What Moves Stock Market Indices?
Stock indices move on the earnings of their largest members, interest rates, data, currencies, sector mix and flows. How each driver works, with examples.
What Moves Currency Prices?
Interest rates, inflation, growth data, central bank policy, risk sentiment and capital flows drive currencies. How each works and how traders weigh them.
What Moves Stock Prices?
Stock prices move on expected earnings, interest rates, company news, sector trends and sentiment. How each driver works and why surprises matter most.
How Stock CFDs Work
A stock CFD tracks a share price without owning the shares. How long and short stock CFDs work, margin and leverage limits, dividends, financing and risks.
Stock Valuation Mistakes Beginners Make
Six look-alike companies show common stock valuation mistakes: cyclical peaks, hidden debt, adjusted profits, yield traps, profits without cash and rates.